WEEKLY ADVOCACY ALERT 47 2024

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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT

01

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

Stockholm Convention

Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 45/2024, the DFFE has initiated a project to conduct a study to determine the extent of manufacture, import, export and uses of the following listed persistent organic pollutants:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY

02

United Nations Environment Programme

Global Partners for Plastics Circularity

Summary of Intent
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5), is taking place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

CLIMATE CHANGE

03

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

Draft Article 6 Framework

Summary of Intent
The DFFE published the draft Framework for South Africa in terms of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on 22 November 2024 for 30-day public comment.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

TRANSNET

04

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
Competition Act

Draft block exemption for ports and rail

Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 25/2024, draft regulations were published for public comment that would exempt a category of agreements or practices amongst firms in the ports and rail industry from the application of sections 4 and 5 of the Act.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

ENERGY

05

Ministry of Electricity and Energy

Draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2023 update

Summary of Intent
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy held a series of targeted stakeholder engagement sessions to present the outcome of the review of stakeholder comments received on the draft IRP that was published for comment on 4 January 2024.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

06

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy

Investigation to establish the subsurface geology as it relates to petroleum

Summary of Intent
Stakeholders have been invited to submit comments on the proposed investigation to establish the subsurface geology and its structures as it relates to petroleum in the south-central Karoo basin in order to assess any potential geological risks. Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

07

National Business Initiative (NBI)

Green skilling opportunity

Summary of Intent
The Just Energy Transition (JET) Skilling for Employment Programme led by the NBI is endorsed by the JET Project Management Unit in the Presidency. The programme aims to coordinate the private sector to support a demand-led skilling approach that not only addresses today’s needs but anticipates future demands.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

WATER

08

Department of Water and Sanitation

2025/26 Raw water tariffs

Summary of Intent
The raw water tariffs that will be applicable from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 have been published for the following:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

09

Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
Water Act

Registration of existing dams

Summary of Intent
Owners of existing unregistered dams with a safety risk in terms of section 120 of the Act are required to register their dam with the DWS within 60 days of the publication of the notice (22 November 2024). Owners of existing registered dams are also required to confirm their details.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

10

Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
Water Act

Regulations for use of water

Summary of Intent
Draft regulations were published on 22 November 2024 for 30-day public comment. The regulations address the use of water for exploration and production of onshore naturally occurring hydrocarbons that require stimulation, including hydraulic fracturing and underground coal gasification to extract, and any incidental activity that may impact detrimentally on the water resource.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

TAXATION

11

Department of Finance
South African Revenue Services (SARS)
Income Tax Act

Renewable energy allowances and deductions

Summary of Intent
SARS has published a guidance document on the allowances and deductions relating to assets used in the generation of electricity from specified sources of renewable energy.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

ROAD TRANSPORT

12

Department of Transport

Declaration of existing roads

Summary of Intent
The South African National Road Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has published a list of existing provincial roads that have been declared national roads in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Free State provinces.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

13

Department of Employment and Labour

Compensation for occupational injuries and disease

Summary of Intent
The Compensation Commissioner has published a notice setting out the required supporting documents for employers who are to be audited by the Compensation Fund.
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ECONOMICS

14

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

Economic Week Ahead

Summary of Intent
BUSA provides a weekly Economic Week Ahead forecast, as well as commentary.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

15

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

Weekly Economic Briefing

Summary of Intent
BUSA provides a weekly Economic Briefing report that covers economic matters in South Africa, the rest of Africa as well as internationally.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

CAIA ACTIVITIES

16

Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)

Meetings

Summary of Intent
CAIA representatives attended the following meetings this week:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

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